Still Searching?

Have months passed since graduation? Still searching for a job since a lay-off? With the market being what it is, there are about five job seekers to every one opening. This is up from 2007 when it was two job seekers to every one opening. Discouraging? Maybe a little, but this is when the job seeker needs to step up his or her game.

The reality is that there are still positions available. Employers can be a lot more particular about their hires because so many people are looking for jobs. Job seekers need to impress the employer long before even meeting face-to-face.

Once you get an interview, dress to impress and be prepared as possible. Research the company. Prepare questions for the interviewer. Bring a hard copy of your resume. You are up against a lot of others for that position. Prove to the employer that you deserve the position and make the employer want you and no one else. Practice what you are going to say during an interview. This doesn't come easy for everyone, but it definitely helps to practice a bit or get some coaching.

In addition, if you are still searching, try to find something temporarily while you look for your next position. It's better to have a consistent work history than to have a huge gap on your resume. Temp agencies may be a good tool to use during your job search time.

Be the one out of the five that gets the job!